framing

1 of 2

noun

fram·​ing ˈfrā-miŋ 

: frame, framework

framing

2 of 2

present participle of frame entry 2

Synonyms of framing

Noun

• structure
• framework
• architecture
• frame

Examples of framing in a Sentence

Noun

the framing of the debate will consist of a predetermined order of turns and follow-up comments

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The more accurate framing is that many of these fees are supplier-imposed and disclosed in booking terms that travelers frequently do not read in full. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Over the years of working on the project, Soderbergh realized that highlighting Spielberg’s incredible use of framing, staging, and editing captured only part of the job, since these decisions weren’t made in a vacuum. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2026

Instead of highly visible layers, the focus is on movement and face-framing so that the hair looks less obviously layered. — Lucy Binder, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026

Rerun the question with the burden of proof reversed, from a hostile skeptic's framing, and as its literal opposite. — Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1703, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for framing

• aiming
• blaming
• claiming
• flaming
• gaming
• laming
• maiming
• naming
• shaming
• taming
• declaiming
• defaming